Background
Newton, Louie De Votie was born on April 27, 1892 in Screven County, Georgia, United States. Son of William Moore and Dicie E. (Robbins) Newton.
Newton, Louie De Votie was born on April 27, 1892 in Screven County, Georgia, United States. Son of William Moore and Dicie E. (Robbins) Newton.
AB, Mercer University, 1913. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Mercer University, 1932. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1915.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Oglethorpe University, 1929. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Cumberland University, 1949. Doctor of Laws (honorary), William Jewel College, 1951.
Professor history Mercer University, 1913-1917. Editor, columnist Christian Index, 1920-1929. Pastor Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1929-1968.
President Southern Baptist Convention, 1946-1947, Georgia Baptist Sunday School Convention, 1948-1949, Georgia Baptist Convention, 1950-1951. Member executive committee Baptist World Alliance, 1923-1925, vice president, 1939-1947.
Active numerous civic organizations.
Married Julia Carstarphen. Children: Mistress Eden N. Guerin, Mistress Catherine N. Robertson.